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She trailed off tically, lips pushed into a pout. “Let us not talk about sad things.”
Lucas asked, “Do you think | changed because of Belinda?”
Faye’s heart gave a tiny jolt when she heard the question. She felt that Lucas’ words seemed to have a deeper
meaning. Her spine straightened as caution crept in. She forced a gentle smile, choosing her words carefully.
“I used to think so. Honestly, | even blamed Belinda at first. | thought she had taken you away from me. But
then, | cto understand the situation. You would get married eventually. It is only natural that the woman you
love gets more of your attention than me.”
Her voice was soft as she continued, “Once | saw it that way, | stopped feeling so bitter. | used to think you
changed for the worse, that you were choosing her over me. But eventually... I've cto understand you.”
Lucas’ brow twitched—barely perceptible. His voice cout low and gravelly. “Hmm. That is the right way to
think. If you look at it from another angle, now that | have a girlfriend, it means there is one more person to look
after you, to spoil you. That does not sound so bad, right?”
Faye nodded with a burst of enthusiasm, her eyes wide with innocence. “Yes! | think so too. | have thought it
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtthrough completely now. Do not worry, Uncle Lucas. | will not be fighting with Belinda over your attention
anymore.”
Lucas gave a faint nod of approval. “Good. Let's have lunch.”
“Okay.”
They fell into silence after that, finishing the meal without exchanging another word. Lucas kept his eyes down. A
shadow passed through his gaze.
Faye had responded perfectly. Every word had sounded sincere, her manner calm and natural. And yet,
something did not sit right. He could not explain it, but he still felt odd.
After the meal, Faye stood and gathered her things. She then flashed a gentle smile and said goodbye to Lucas
before leaving.
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As soon as she stepped out of Lucas’ office, the mask slipped. Her eyes narrowed ever so slightly, a glint of
calculation surfacing behind them.
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